of pop. the late michael jackson, his two oldest children, prince michael and paris accepted his lifetime achievement award. through all his songs his message was simple, love. we will continue to spread his message. thank you, we love you, daddy. reporter: earlier the a-list audience and folks at home dawned 3d glasses for his proenvironment earth song accompanied by a group of all-star singers. it wouldn t be the grammys without some amazing performances. this year s included lady gaga who opened the show paired with the equally flamboyant elton john. i hope you don t mind reporter: rock album winners green day went broadway and beyonce marched on and jamie foxx was mary j. blige sang